MORNING ROUTINE/PREPARING FOR THE DAY

Step-by-step routine to get ready in the morning.  Should be used if an Individual does not have specific scheduled activities for the day and prefers NOT to get up at a specified time.

Choose, if needed:

___Good morning, get the clothes out that you want to wear today.

Choose one:

___When you are ready, you can take your shower.

___When you are ready, you can take your bath.

___When you are ready, you can take your shower and wash your hair.

Choose one or more:

___Do you need to shave today?

___Did you remember to put on your deodorant?

___Are you putting on some perfume?

___Are you putting on some after shave?

___Do you need some lotion today?

___Have you gotten dressed yet?

Choose one or more:

___Did you blow dry your hair?

___Have you combed your hair?

___Have you brushed your hair?

Choose one or more:

___Don't forget to brush your teeth.

___How is your make-up looking?

___Check your nails to see if they need a trim.

___Is this the day to clean your ears?

___Don't forget to make your bed.

___Make sure you pick up your dirty clothes.

___Do you need to straighten up the house?

If preparing for a community activity or job, choose one or more:

___Get the money that you will need.

___Do you have your bus pass?

___Do you have your keys?

___Remember your wallet.

___Remember your purse.

___Be sure that you have your ID card.

___Is your ID card in your wallet?

___Are your wallet and keys in your Fanny Pack?

___Are your wallet and keys in your purse?

___Are your wallet and keys in your pocket?

Choose one or more:

___Did you remember to take your medications? Don't touch the next button until you take your medications.

___Would you like to have some breakfast?

___Don't forget to clean up your dishes when you finish breakfast.

___Whatever you do, enjoy your day!